Haena fishery receives Equator Prize
Fish are on the rise in the Haena Community Based Subsistence Fishing Area, and a newly bestowed international award now props up a project that’s already being hailed a success.
Turn around
The message along Kuhio Highway was to slow down on Wednesday, as North Shore residents gathered with signs at the old road-closure booth in Waipa.
Hubboards donates to The Breadfruit Institute
KALAHEO — Breadfruit and bodyboarding is an unlikely combination that’s resulting in more support for feeding hungry people.
Residents, visitors check out the road beyond the block
HAENA — Joe and Margaret Kalet took some extra time over lunch at Opakapaka Grill on Monday, drinking in the first sight of the bay they’ve had in 14 months.
Brand new signs stolen from Kilauea site
A gravel road runs from Kahili Makai Road to the edge of the Kilauea River, and signs should be welcoming people to the area.
His sights are set on service
Island School 2019 graduate Henry Scherer likes to stay active.
Learning leadership
Soon to be Waimea High School senior Kallen Wachi is learning how to lead.
Rules ready when highway reopens
HAENA — It’s going to be different for Kauai residents trying to get to Kee Beach for sunset or take a weekend hike to Hanakapiai.
State honors group’s toils on trail
KE’E — For years, Friends of Kalalau have spent Saturdays on the first two miles of the trail that leads to the famed Kalalau Beach.
Oceans of life lessons
LIHUE — Young Sunny Ancierto likes being underwater, exploring the reefs and checking out sea life around Kauai.
Trespassing bride and groom
Just as the sun was rising on the first day in June, a wedding planner allegedly held a private and pretty ceremony at Hanalei’s Black Pot Beach Park.
Talk Story with John Alderete
Surfrider’s Blue Water Task Force has a new leader at the helm, and though John Alderete is a recent addition to both Surfrider and the island of Kauai, he’s got a history with water quality and healthcare.
Trees on a trellis
It’s all about more mangos. More food. That’s why Jordan Longman and Anny Bruch are building a 100-foot-long, fruit-tree trellis on the Bruch farm in Wailua Homesteads.
Australian waterman to circumnavigate the island
LIHUE — When Terence Bell dips into Kauai waters on July 1, it will be to embark on an adventure that he hopes will bring more attention and resources to cleaning marine debris from the world’s beaches.
He’ll be circumnavigating the island, swimming more than 100 miles in about 14 days; taking on about eight miles over five hours daily and sleeping nights on a sailboat.
Fighting for freedom
While ReefGuardians Hawaii is doing reef surveys around Kauai, members of RGH are also working on a project to free whales in Russia.
North Shore corals a concern
ReefGuardians Hawaii has landed on Kauai and is doing surveys of reef conditions around the island. At Anini, they report healthy coral growth, but those involved in the surveys have concerns about the Makua (Tunnels) reef and the corals in Hanalei Bay.
Oceans together
Inflatable humpback whales blowing in the breeze, free sailing lessons, seabird studying, fishing, marine debris art exhibits and beach cleanups are all happening on Kauai today through Sunday in celebration of World Oceans Day.
Study clears water for swimmers
Results from a new kind of water quality testing show no imminent health threat for swimmers near the Waiopili Stream in Maha‘ulepu, and are casting questions on water testing methods that are being used in Hawaii.
HDOA, EPA reach resolution about impact of chemicals
LIHUE — Environmental Protection Agency and the Hawaii Department of Agriculture are working together to better regulate pesticide applications in West Kauai and on Molokai.
Rainbow trout season opens June 15
KOKEE — Anglers, start getting those valid State of Hawaii freshwater game fishing licenses now, rainbow trout season is opening in the Koke’e Public Fishing Area on June 15.